Lean

VSM Introduction from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean concept, tool and method for visualizing and analyzing a process. In order to ensure that the current state is fully known, it is important to complete a value stream map before making change. The value stream mapping exercise involves creating […]

Observation: The 4 Rules LFH from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The 4 rules of work design illustrate an improvement strategy to identify waste and inefficiency within the current condition and work toward an improved condition. The rules translated into healthcare work processes are as follows: Rule 1: Healthcare translation: The time, location and number of patients

Observation: Conducting the Event LFH from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. We discuss conducting an observation in the area of focus to follow a unit of work through the process and gain an understanding of the process details. This could be a chart, patient, X-ray or a file. The steps are as follows: Schedule a

Understanding and seeing waste is fundamental part of value stream analysis.  In this unit waste in healthcare is defined and examples provided. Methods for measuring flow, value and waste are essential for analyzing process performance.  The three critical performance metrics are Takt Time, Cycle Time and Percent Efficiency.  These three metrics are introduced and the

Observation: Waste in Healthcare LFH from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. One of the first steps in applying Lean tools and techniques is to correctly identify and eliminate waste. Once we eliminate waste we can dig deeper to understand the current condition and work to redesign the process more efficiently. The process requires to observe and

A3 Introduction from Laboratory Learning Solutions on Vimeo. The A3 method of problem solving is a team-based, process-driven, structured method based on data for identifying the true causes of problems and for implementing solutions.  The A3 problem solving method is divided into 8 sections which are recorded on one large sheet of “A3”-sized paper.  Four